Mosquito

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.mosquito

Threat Analysis

Mosquito is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

Intelligence Reports Mentioning Mosquito

Iran Is Using Tiny ‘Mosquito’ Boats to Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz

Wired Security· May 12, 2026

External References

→https://cocomelonc.github.io/tutorial/2022/05/02/malware-pers-3.html

→https://go.recordedfuture.com/hubfs/reports/cta-2020-0312.pdf

→https://securelist.com/shedding-skin-turlas-fresh-faces/88069/

→https://www.recordedfuture.com/turla-apt-infrastructure/

→https://www.secureworks.com/research/threat-profiles/iron-hunter

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

win.mosquitoMosquito

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.mosquito

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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